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LM54 NPY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 NPY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 104,185 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,393 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,658 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,357 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LM54 NPY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM54 NPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM54 NPY registered?

LM54 NPY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is LM54 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 NPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM54 NPY have outstanding finance?

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